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Lead Backend Engineer

WrkTalkLead Backend Engineer

Requirements

7+ years backend development, 2+ years engineering leadership, Golang expertise, Node.js/NestJS expertise, Microservices experience, WebSockets, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker and Kubernetes

Skills

GoNode.jsPostgreSQL

About the role

About the Company

WrkTalk is a sophisticated technology product engineered to ensure complete privacy for corporate communication. It features Instant Text Chat, Video Calls, Voice Calls, Group Calls, Data Storage, and File Sharing, all while guaranteeing absolute privacy through a proprietary approach that prevents any external parties or even the WrkTalk team from accessing communications.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable backend systems using Golang and NestJS (Node.js)
  • Architect and maintain microservices, WebSockets/WebRTC, and distributed systems
  • Optimize PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka and application performance
  • Lead code reviews, engineering best practices, and CI/CD processes
  • Mentor backend engineers and drive technical excellence
  • Collaborate with Product, Frontend, and DevOps teams

Requirements

  • 7+ years of backend development experience
  • 2+ years leading engineering teams
  • Strong expertise in Golang and Node.js/NestJS
  • Experience with Microservices, WebSockets, PostgreSQL, and Redis
  • Good knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native deployments
  • Strong system design and architecture experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a product-based company
  • Experience building real-time, high-scale applications
  • Strong ownership mindset and ability to lead technical decisions
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Lead Backend Engineer

WrkTalk · Mumbai

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